>>7176 First thing's first, what should the dimensions of the card be? I'm thinking of picrel. Some suggestions for the background might also be nice.

>>7177 >background I can dump some backgrounds I've found over the years from my Christmas folder.

>>7184 I think this one's nice. Here. I upscaled it to a higher resolution.

>>7189 I like the comfy, warm, and lively feeling this background gives, we should use this one. I'll keep an eye out for images that both fit the festive theme and represent /vb/'s identity. Also, other Christmas cards have some sort of section that features things that have died that past year, such as people or video games that have flopped. We should include something similar.

>>7191 we could put the flops behind the windows and dead people on photo frames

oh right, we have a christmas thread

love christmas

>>7192 Yeah I like that idea.

Once we have a completed /vb/ Christmas card, it would be neat if we made a short video version that included Christmas music. We could all agree on/vote for a song and choose the best part of it. If we want, we could even make a gif version of the card to go with the music, something simple like snowflakes falling outside the windows in the background, or a fire moving in the fireplace. It wouldn't have to be big, maybe 15-30 seconds depending on the song.

So, Skype is being discontinued this upcoming May, and since it was such a big part of many people's vidya experiences in the past, it would make for a good inclusion for the Christmas card. It isn't a person, but it's "death" is still significant. I put together a simple picture frame, like a memorial to it, that can go on the mantle. I also added a little flower in a vase to further emphasize the point of the photo. If some other anon wants to do it a bit differently or place it somewhere else, go right ahead.

Safe to say that AssCreed Shadows should be included somehow. Maybe a trash can outside with a whole stack of the game inside of it?

>>7935 We'd probably have to get rid of a section of the windows or redraw the windows slightly, otherwise no one's gonna see it. If I wasn't loaded with shit right now I'd contribute more but it'll have to wait.

>>7936 >We'd probably have to get rid of a section of the windows or redraw the windows slightly True, maybe redrawing the windows so that they only show some snow outside, instead of the deck and those trees, would allow for easier editing in of things later on.

>>7981 I'll try my hand at that. I'm pretty good at editing. But not tonight I need sleep.

>>8047 Thanks in advance, any attempt is appreciated, though I am sure it will turn out great. Have a nice rest!

>>8052 Well it's a little annoying but I had to cut it into two parts due to upload file limits.

Someone just piece it together. It'll get smaller once it's converted back to .jpg anyway.

>>8060 >>8061 Or I guess I could have just used litterbox. Expires in 3 days. https://litter.catbox.moe/uyect8.png

May can't come soon enough. Goddammit. I hate my job.

>>8060 >>8061 >>8356 Thanks for taking the time to do this, it will be a lot easier to edit things this way. We'll have to choose a background for outside the windows, maybe some sort of basic winter scene? Just some snow? That way we have space to put whatever things come to mind.

>>8443 No problem. Please upload the pic. It's litterbox and not catbox btw so it's temporary. >We'll have to choose a background for outside the windows, maybe some sort of basic winter scene? Just some snow? Could be anything. I would go for some snowy scene personally but it's up to everyone. If you want to get really fancy you can even do an animated version with a layer of falling snow in front of the outside scene.

>>8459 I will upload it eventually, just having a bit of trouble, uploads seem to be really slow right now.

>>9200 I'll post some possible outside backgrounds.

Just some possibilities I found in my Christmas folders.

Some of the others posted earlier this year might work too.

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>>13510 Mark hasn't been responding for a while I've heard.

>>13565 He celebrated the revival of 8chan with a nice cake and has been in a food coma since.

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>>9816 The 5th pic here >>9817 Or the first pic here might be good options.

>>24768 Let's see.

I tried to clean up the windows a bit to remove the glare.

Also, I wanted to draw a Phoebe. Where should I put her?

Finally, does the phrase "summer christmas" bring any interesting ideas to mind?

>>27433 Looks even better now, thanks for doing this. >>27434 Thanks in advance for adding her! It's a tough choice, any of them would be cute. I think C would be good. Maybe B would be by second choice. >>27435 First thing that comes to mind is celebrating Christmas 6 months early in a tropical area or on the beach. Or maybe Christmas in Australia where it is hot on December 25th.

>>27435 I think of places like Christmas in Hawaii or Austrailia like this anon mentioned >>27456 , where people go out and eat on the BBQ I also think about Christmas in July https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm1vY7HRgSw

>>27456 >>27492 Thanks. I'll try to do something with that. Here's a placeholder for now (don't use this, just use the blank one posted earlier). I'll draw her in once the card is just about done.

>>27456 I know down in Rooland there's a a summer blooming tree that's locally known as the Christmas tree. It looks like a free standing tree but it's actually a giant mistletoe. I think it parasitises all the grass around it.

I feel like we need to make a running list of vidya related things that's happened so far this year for possible inclusion. Things that are specifically related to this site and to /vb/ specifically. We should also add Vibri somewhere. >>27683 >>27456 I always think of this Christmas ad for Corona. >>27683 Sometime after posting this I remembered that there is an actual more literal parasitic "Christmas tree". Not from Australia though.

>>27743 Let's build it then >sonic unleashed got a static recomp, can now play it on pc >switch 2 release and announcement >palworld had a new april fools thing >CHICKEN JOCKEY >4chan goes kaput, subsequent refugee crisis on 8chan >bunch of genAI stuff I guess? >telegram cat girl and horny dog thing that was popular? i literally don't remember anything else Characters to include >vi bee >phoebe >vibri >cerise from vividlope? >vivian >erin >gilda any more suggestions?

>>27853 >there's the two new upcoming Souls related games <Characters >carol >bridget(?) >maybe something pixelish like a nice Pc-98 girl or something >beophe >gondola of course >vr

>>27856 >Rouge is FLAT

>>27856 Also >Cram the Rabbit >>27887 RIP those huge batknockers.

>>27887 What a pity I guess, I mean considering sonicspergs always been bitching and moaning over petty shit and now there's a great divide with degenerates and dykes on whether or not the female vermin should be whored or being love interests.

>>27946 It's not about if all the female characters should be whores. It's Rouge specifically. It's her whole character. Removing that element leaves nothing left. Amy shouldn't be a whore, she should be a love interest. But she isn't that either, because SJWs also took that away from us, because girls aren't allowed to like boys anymore.

>>27853 >danielle

>>27853 >Deltarune "deflowering" scene

>>28508 Noelle definitely fits on a vidya Christmas card.

>>27853 We can put in a mention for Stop Killing Games

>>27683 >>27743 I tried drawing in the plants in a bonzai-like fashion. I'll see how I can fit in a palm tree in there without looking too awkward or taking up too much space.

>>28917 Anon that's really neat and it's probably the first time in history that a Parasitaxus has been used in a Christmas setting in any context. The little bonsai mistletoe is a great touch too.

>>28917 Also I can't decide which one I like better, blurred or unblurred.

>>28944 I think the blurred version would work a little better. It helps the plants blend in with the background, though they still stand out and can be admired.

>>28917 I hope you can find a way to add the Corona palm tree. I think it'll look great.

How about this, I split the difference between the blurred and non-blurred plant using layers. Also made my own addition

>>29993 Added palm trees. Let me know what you think about it sorry for going dead again

Also, I'm willing to draw 2-3 characters besides phoebe when I get the time, so tell me if there's something if you want drawn by me specifically

>>29996 maybe they could also do with a bit of blur

>>29993 Good anon. >>29996 >>29998 Oh I like this. That's pretty great.

>>28917 >>29993 >>29996 >>29998 >TAA on

>>29997 Since a thread about her has been popular this past year here in /vb/ (and she's a vidya character), maybe you could draw Kanna from Blaster Master? You'd do her justice given how well you draw huge boobs Of course it would be great if you drew Vivian James, too. It wouldn't be the same without her. Carol from Onirism could also be a fun choice.

>>29998 Made an updated version with a couple more "memorial" photos. One, of course, is for Hulk Hogan. The other is of Viktor Antonov, the art director for Half-Life 2, Dishonored, and several other vidya projects. Included the PNGs just in case.

>>30017 How about adding a christ-tan praying towards all of the photos?

>>30019 Or maybe holding a flower to add to the one on the shelf?

I brought some beer

>>30014 so what kind of watermelon flavored titty juice beverages is she dispensing >Vivian James No problem doing that, but I'd probably have to do something with Erin and Gilda too then. It'd be kind of weird to leave them out. I was kinda hoping that someone more competent than me in figure drawing and anatomy would show up to do that (or find good matching images).

>>30082 >so what kind of watermelon flavored titty juice beverages is she dispensing Sprite Watermelon, since Sprite Cranberry is discontinued and Spiced Cranberry is already being done, she has to be sure her drinks are legally distinct. >but I'd probably have to do something with Erin and Gilda too then. It'd be kind of weird to leave them out. >I was kinda hoping that someone more competent than me in figure drawing and anatomy would show up to do that (or find good matching images). Fair, I'm sure you'd do a great job, but focusing on a different character instead could be fun. I'm sure someone will add Vivian, and if not, we can find some image to fit in there, or not include her at all.

>>30072 Thanks for bringing the beer, anon. Thing is, it might get covered up by Phoebe once she is drawn in. >>27493 Maybe we could move it somewhere else nearby?

>>30100 Okay I have relocated the beer

>>30083 >Sprite Cranberry is discontinued OH NOOOOO THIS IS TERRIBLE NEWS. I liked that flavor.

>>30122 A lot of people enjoyed it along with you, there was a lot of discontent when they discontinued it years ago. People say the Spiced Cranberry just isn't a good replacement for the original.

>>30082 quick update: the wolves and leopards have come back, and I'm currently seeking refuge on top of an oak tree i'm not trying to be lazy, trust me. I want to draw those boobs as much as you want to see them (or maybe not), but life's a bitch. maybe we'll see in about a week or two if they go away

bald kanna

>>30245 She's been trimmed back and pruned for the winter months, so new, strong growth will come in during the springtime :)

>>30251 >>30252 She looks good! Thanks for adding her! Those are some pretty big melons. Also, just as a heads up, it seems like you didn't add her to the latest version of the card. This one up here has the beer and new pictures and everything >>30103 I could try and fix it when I have a chance.

I cleaned up the drawing a bit and upped the contrast because the tits weren't quite popping out. >>30260 Good catch. Here's an update.

>>30264 Spectacular.

Alright, so here's a sketch of what I'm planning to do if no one picks up drawing vivian, erin, gilda or chris-tan or whoever else. I'll push this back up until about mid-november (except for phoebe. I'll do her now), so if anyone wants to take them up, please feel free to do so. maybe ask in the /v/ drawthread. yeah. kinda misses the point, I know

(reupload since in noticed a missed frame) Since this took so long I guess you can consider it a submission to the Christmas card too. I'll let someone else figure out the specifics.

>>30017 >>7823 Another one for the mantle.

Added a photo of Itagaki to the memorial fireplace mantle. I also added a couple of stockings hung up onto the fireplace with care. If any anons have ideas for other stockings themed around a character, feel free to add one. >>30395 Yeah that must have taken a lot of work. There must be a place we can add him to the image, adding a GIF to an image is not exactly my forte.

>>30470 >Yeah that must have taken a lot of work. There must be a place we can add him to the image, adding a GIF to an image is not exactly my forte. Probably the best way would be to try to mark out a spot for a static frame in the normal card and then we can make an animated version as an .apng or as a webm or something.

>>30477 That sounds like a good plan. As mentioned up here >>7466 , it could even be a webm with some comfy Christmas music and some twinkling lights around the border.

>>30470 Made the next version of the card. Since Vi and Vibri represent the board in a way, I thought it would be nice to include the two of them participating in the festivities. I took the plan up here >>30283 into consideration, and it does not seem like the two of them are really blocking any of the characters. I also made sure they were not obscuring Cirno at the window.

>>30395 >>30477 >>30548 I'm thinking maybe roughly around here. I've just uploaded the layer because lol Tor file limits. If someone does an animated version then it'll have to be composited behind >>30577 but we've got a clean versions of Vi & Vibri so that shouldn't be too hard.

>it's finally December We need to start hustling.

>>30835 I'm waiting for the weekend to finish my part up, hopefully.

I've added Pyramid Head to celebrate the revival of Silent Hill

>>30839 I'd like Snake Beater and Lint please

>>30836 I'm going to try to properly composite mine >>30741 in under >>30577

>>30836 >>30283 I haven't bailed, but it will take me at least a week more to finish. Will definitely be done before christmas though.

>>30866 fuc king IMAGINE the smell

>>30866 >>30867 This looks really good, thanks for adding so many characters. I've been looking forward to the finished result ever since the sketch. Phoebe's braids look really cute, too! And that smoosh. If I look down it's to look at the cookies before I choose one, really. Definitely not looking at anything else :^)

>>30874 thanks >>30868 it stinks good in there

>>30866 Gondolas and ayamari are missing

>>30893 Hraaa... Colonel... I'm trying to be merry and jolly, but the internet is too grim of a place and the clap of my asscheeks keeps alerting Santa Also reminder that Naked Snake AKA Big Boss canonically believes in Santa Claus

We should finish up. Someone put up a banner on it.

>>7476 Okay, this is the last edit I'm making

>>30900 Decided to move Bridget outside so as to not interfere. Does the placement look alright? Someone please upload for me. https://litter.catbox.moe/5n9sjhmd0w1ari18.png

>>30902 Here you go. How about bringing him in like this? It looks like he's leaning on the table. Dunno how that's gonna work with animation though. It's already 10 MB.

>>30905 GIMP is not a good program to do .gifs in but it's all I've got and it's really all I'm familiar with. Static version: https://litter.catbox.moe/61asbsvj3a3sbrrf.png

>>30907 I think there's at least one more space for some sort of a gremlin to go in the bottom right. Please don't ask me to get everything to loop properly. It's already hard enough to get it going as is

>>30908 NICE! Could you upload a static .png too?

>>30907 >GIMP is not a good program to do .gifs in I'm glad someone else has issues too. Editing gifs, inserting them into images, repackaging them into a gif again, all the layers, it really is all a mess on GIMP. It's really bad if you want to make banners. >>30908 >>30911 These look great! Nice work finding and adding all the shiny lights and Christmas stuff on the border, I think it really matches the feeling the card gives. Fun, relaxed, festive, a bit retro, unique. Someone could even add some music.

>>30911 >>30913 I have added in the padoru If anyone has a video editor please add in the music

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Since there were no submissions I'm going to call this the final version. Merry christmas.

Merry Christmas, /vb/ from /ac/, picrel is our traditional Christmas Card, I hope you like it.

>>30919 Merry Christmas, anon. The song is pretty fitting for /vb/, in my opinion. >>30920 Greetings /ac/, and Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing your card with us. The red and white color scheme is nice.

>>30920 Nice work /ac/.

Merry Christmas from >>>/b/